1958 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
The 1958 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. In a rematch of the controversially decided 1956 election, Republican nominee Christopher Del Sesto defeated Democratic incumbent Dennis J. Roberts with 50.90% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on September 17, 1958. Roberts survived a primary challenge from Lieutenant Governor Armand H. Cote with 56.1% of the vote.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Dennis J. Roberts, incumbent Governor since 1951
- Armand H. Cote, [List of lieutenant governors of Rhode Island|Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island|Governor of Rhode Island]
General election
Candidates
- Christopher Del Sesto, former director of the state Office of Price Administration and nominee for Governor in 1956
- Dennis J. Roberts, incumbent Governor since 1951